Thanks Mr. Pearl for your in-depth and insightful lecture on speaking in tongues. Your lecture was the best I've seen. I was born Catholic and later in my teens and a university student attended a Christian church where all of this nonsense took place; I never fell for it. I knew it was not biblical but possessed no way of explaining this phenomenon. I also speak Spanish fluently and have studied French and Italian--teach English as a second language and have an understanding of basic linguistics and the International Phonetic Alphabet. And, yes, the Greek word for languages is "tongues," exactly like in French and Italian. And in Spanish we say "lengua" which translates into not only "language," but also the tongue in your mouth.

I was hypnotized once. It is real but dangerous. As Christians we want to keep in touch with reality at all times.

As a 19 year old, God saved me in the backseat of a car on the ride home from the hospital that I had just left after being treated for overdosing. I told him if he would help me stop using drugs, I would serve him. For 2 weeks I prayed daily in my living room on my knees, but I had no idea how to pray or even what to say. Despite my lack of understanding, He radically changed my life. A few months later I was visiting churches, asking Him each time if this was home. I wondered into a church and immediately felt God’s presence the minute I crossed the threshold. After a couple services, I thought I heard someone singing in a different language during worship….of course I had no idea what I was hearing. During an altar call, I made my way up to the front, and God did a thing that I was absolutely unaware of, a thing I had no words for and zero understanding of. The Holy Spirit came over me like a flood. I slowly dropped to my knees with my hands raised, and I quietly began speaking in a language that wasn’t my own. That night I went home, asking God what on earth just happened. As I was on my hands and knees in the quietness of my bedroom, it happened again. Except this time, I started weeping and weeping and weeping. As I finally got up and made my way to the bed, I happened to look at the clock on my nightstand, utterly shocked when I noticed 4 hours had gone by…..I genuinely thought I had been praying for no more than 30 minutes. 20 years later I find myself praying for my 5 kids that God would do the same thing in them, unbeknownst to them - that He would impart a radical, life-altering love to them that would sweep over every ounce of their being. I’ve never spoken in tongues in front of people, but I do daily in my secret place. Although the gifts have been perverted by man, it’s so very worth exploring the depths of the Holy Spirit - with the only cost being the relinquishing of preconceived notions, pride, and the acknowledgment that maybe it’s okay if we don’t have all the answers.

The biblical gifts of the Holy Ghost haven’t ceased

I was the girl babbling like a barbarian..but God convicted me to study and learn what i was doing was not approved worship to Him. I brought strange fire to worship...and i was guilty of the sin.. thank God i repented,,

The 1st time I heard someone 'speak' in tongues it scared me, I thought they were having a seizure. I have always thought it was the weirdest thing. Thank you.

I grew up in a Pentecostal church. I had to pray to God to let me hear this message, and not cast a opinion on what I’m fixing to receive. I sent this message to my mother, asked her to listen to it, but please get in prayer with God to prepare herself, with whatever she walks away with it.

Amen. I’ve witnessed this for quite awhile in many churches. It freaks out those seekers/nonbelievers coming to church for the first time. As believers in Christ we don’t have to do any weird stuff to prove we have The Holy Spirit, just display his fruits (Galatians 5 22-23). And focus on doing our job…spread the gospel to all that will listen. God bless

Mike as a 2nd grader. I went to a Church with my cousins. They wanted me to walk with them to the alter to Pray . As.I was on bended knees 😳 the adults around me started speaking in tounges. I had never knew of such a thing. I knew it was real & it frightend me. One of the men speaking put his hand on my head. I was Terrified. It felt Very Dark to me. I am now 47. This happened almost 40 yrs ago & it is still one of the scariest moments of my life. I had to sleep in my parents room that night. To me it felt Very Strange &. Dark .

When this used to happen in my church as a younger person I can remember thinking " This is ridiculous and fake"

Thank you for this. Left a church 15+ years ago that did this and said if you didn’t you weren’t saved. It makes me alternatively angry and amused but you’re right…overall it’s an embarrassment to the Lord :(

Michael, thanks for the video. I’ve been a Christian for 30 odd years and tongues was a normal part the churches I’ve attended. You make some interesting points which I tend to agree. Im of Greek background and speak the language also. In my early years I was sharing the gospel with an Arab mate and prayed for him in tongues briefly. And to my surprise he understood some of the words I was saying in Arabic. He translated that God was telling him to “not fear and follow God”.

Brother Mike I have friends that will defend this gift to their grave. They will say forbid not speaking in tongues as the scripture says, or we are commanded to pray in the Spirit which they interpret speaking in tongues. Anyway many years ago I felt pressured to seek God for this gift because I was told I needed it. Well the Lord never gave it to me. Take care brother

I remember bring taken to a Pentecostal church as a young person and being frightened by the people speaking in tongues and thrashing around. I never wanted to go back there and couldn't wait until it was time to go! I'm certain I'm not the only one to be turned off of religion by seeing this strange and unnerving spectacle.

Hey there MR. Pearl. Your live sermon last week was very good. Every single Christians needs to hear your message of authenticity and true faith in Christ.

Dear brother Michael, I appreciate this teaching on tongues so much. Many years ago now, I experienced outright rejection from another so-called believer, because when asked if I spoke in tongues, I said no. I was then told that I was not really born again! It hurt me so much at the time, because I was looking for someone to pray with me about a family situation, and was away from home - feeling spiritually alone. This happened at an outdoor festival, where I noticed an artist signed their paintings with a christian fish symbol. I asked about it and got this "slap in the face" so to speak, instead of the encouragement that I had hoped to find.

"The biggest problem missionaries have in Africa is Benny Hinn getting there ahead of them" wow man that's brutal. There is no insult like the truth.

People who speak in "tongues" are the same as people who volunteer from an audience to be hypnotized. They are told that they are chickens so they act like chickens, then when they are snapped out of it, they don't remember being chickens for a minute. Both want to be a part of something amazing. Back in the day, when I was seeking purpose and belonging in my life, I went to a Pentecostal church where you are told that everyone has the ability to speak in tongues. I went forward when the call was announced and was instructed to just start making audible sounds and God's spirit will take over so I did and waited. Not wanting to pretend, I just stood there for a few minutes while doing as he said. Nothing. And I wasn't about to fake it, as I felt was happening to those around me. I went back to that church a few more times and when tongues wouldn't happen for me and I wouldn't pretend to do so, I was ignored. So I stopped attending. There is a psychological groupthink that is present where tongues appear. An in-group/out-group type pressure that is very thick in the "Are you really filled with the Holy Spirit" cult.

Thank You Mr. Pearl!! I was just talking to my Mom in Hawaii and we talked on this subject. She wishes she could speak in tongues. I explained it wasn't the most important thing. Shes looking at it as a blessing and being able to speak with God. I told her He hears us and explained its another language. Anyway, How I wish I lived in your neck of the woods! We moved to Idaho and are having a hard time finding like- minded Christians. Breaks my heart. We continue to pray. The Lord bless and keep you and your family!

I came to faith some 9 years ago. I have prayed and asked for the gift and never felt it was given to me. Evey person I've heard speaking "tongues" has been speaking jabbering to me. As you mentioned, language has a structure and in the 9 years I've been a believer I've yet to hear one that actually resembles the structure of a language. Sad so many insecure Christians feel they have to speak tongues. The most important thing for me is an authentic relationship with our creator. The likes of Benny frankly make my skin crawl.

WOW the best explanation i have ever seen...i went to a church that tried to teach me to speak in tongues before i was born again.(1978 feb).. Now when i see it the Holy Spirit in me says no no not of God.

God bless you brother, I was trying to explain this to my son and this video helped.

The people I have heard speaking in "tongues" has always perplexed me,and being honest I've been freaked out hearing this. I just pray, and I know God hears me, and answers me in my spirit. IL stick with what works. much easier. God Bless sir 🙏❤️🙏

i spoke in tongues for 15 minutes for 40 days and on the 40th day God,s presence came into my house and floored me like never before

I asked God for the gift of tongues. I asked for a few years. The day I received tongues I felt a direct connection from my heart like a beam that’s connected my heart to the heavens. I know I received the gift. I felt like crying with love when it happened in my living room. Sometimes it sounds like Arabic, sometimes it sounds like Chinese, sometimes it sounds like of a Spanish origin. It’s different, it’s never the same language

I have always been uncomfortable with tongues and you have confirmed what I felt to be true. Thank you.

I thank the Lord Jesus Christ for opening my eyes about this deception of tongues

Mr. Pearl, thank you so much! You just have a way of saying things so simply that anyone can understand. Happy gardening 😊

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Ive been speaking in "quote tongues or in the tongue of Angels since I was baptized in my bedroom all alone by the Lord himself and he instructed me to open my mouth. Then He led me to Acts and shared that This was the power I needed to remain a HOT Believer. I've been HOT for 34 years...and many times I am given the interpretation of the prayers I am praying. I pray in tongues bc Most times I dont have words to pray in Gods will. 💛💛💛 Those people are frauds. I am NOT a fraud to God. Dont use tongues in public. Rarely. Only twice and Then intepreted it.

Tongues is just supposed to be the gift of converting others in their language, fluently, and intelligently without ever learning the language. I'm gonna listen to this.

I spoke in another language one time in my life. I was alone and God was present and I began speaking in a language that I do not understand. Afterwards the peace I experienced was so intense I thought I was going timo open my eyes and be before God. I was in a state of humility and God took control of my tongue the most unruly member of my body. It happened in Jan 2015 and never again since.

Every Christian should watch this video. Thank you & GOD bless!🙏❤️🕊️

I went to YWAM when I was 18 because I got swept up in the charismatic movement. This was a prime tactic of theirs. It tricked and deceived nearly all of the young people there, and immediately following this evidence of people getting “slain in the spirit” these (usually women) pastors would preach a twisted form of the Bible and Gospel message. I left in the middle of the night and am happy I escaped :) God is good!

Yes sir I am so tired of people playing with God and his word. Do not lie and don’t be fake when it comes to Jesus because He is real and we will have to answer for everything we do! Thank you for this video!!

you said it brother! totally agree and so pleased to see this message.

Speaking in tongues is Holy Spirit helping us preach in foreign languages to foreigners without having to learn that specific language beforehand.

Thank you. Excellent information. 30 years ago I was a member of the Assemblies of God for about 10 years and during that time I went forward to "receive the gift of tongues and the indwelling of the holy Spirit." I spoke in the jibber-jabber. It never made sense to me. So for the last 30 years I've pondered this whole thing. 20 years ago I left the Assemblies of God but I still wondered about tongues. 2 years ago in a prayer to the father I expressed that I was setting it all aside because I didn't know where it was coming from and I no longer wanted any confusion in seeking to worship him in spirit and in truth. I literally asked him for no dreams and no visions because of all of the confusion in the world today. Far too many people are running after signs and wonders. This will lead many astray as they follow a false light. Lucifer will present himself as an angel of light and this has crept into the church.

I grew up Lutheran. Speaking in tongues not part of the religion. It’s hard for me to judge on those who speak in tongues, on whether or not it comes from God. I consider myself devout with unwavering faith, but never had the ‘urge’ to speak in tongues.

Thank you for rightly dividing the word

That was a wonderful teaching as always brother.

Brother once again you have blessed me with the knowledge God has given you. Thank God for him blessing you.

I’ve spoken in tongues for many years and have recently asked God if it is from him or not. Thank you for this. These “tongues” keep repeating the same syllables and they tend to be rhythmic like, chanting.

I love how you circle back to the phrase 'how embarrassing'. Truly

I always look forward to your videos Mr Pearl. Thank you for another great one!

Thank you for this, have been wondering for years on this topic. 🙏🏼

Me and my friend literally had debate 1hr before you released this video. Wow how God works!!

What does Paul say about speaking in tongues KJV? [27] If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret. [28] But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God. Paul also said. [23] If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad?. He also made it quite clear that if there is no interpreter to keep silent. There never seems to be interpreters. How can anyone gain benefit or stand in agreement with what They do not understand ?

Thank you for this video! 🥰 It saddens me when churches tell people they won't go to heaven because they don't speak in tongues. That speaking in tongues is evidence of salvation and being filled with the Holy Spirit. I'll see people pretending to speak in tongues just because everyone else around them is. I have other spiritual gifts, but I do not speak in tongues. I remind myself of God's son, Jesus Christ of Nazareth, and John the Baptist, whom both were filled with the Holy Spirit but did not speak in tongues. So the fact that I'm not speaking in tongues does not mean that I'm not filled with the Holy Spirit or that I'm not going to heaven. It's just wrong of the church to tell people that.

It’s no wonder why people struggle with accepting Christianity. This kind of behaviour embarrasses me as a believer and disgusts me. It must be hard to wade through the cesspool of misinformation and flat out lying and deceiving to find Jesus through anything but the KJV bible. I waded through TONS of lies to find this channel… Bless those missionaries bringing the true gospel to the world. Bless all the brothers and sisters in Christ fighting that fight daily.

Would it be too ironic if I said I wish this teaching could be translated into Spanish? 😁 But really, it truly would be a blessing to be able to share it with people here in Ecuador.

My wife experienced glossolalia from time to time, it was not in a religious setting or prayer, it was more like a mental/verbal fidget spinner. Sounded just like Kenneth Copeland which she, as far as I know, never watches. Oddly enough when I played him speaking in "tongues" for her and told her thats what she sounded like - she stopped doing it. This may have been coincidental with her improved mental health but still.

Thank you so much, I really enjoyed your teaching. What a different perspective but easy to understand how correct you are. When I read the Charismatics by John MacArthur I was amazed at all the damage this line of thinking does to the body of Christ. I also when to the Vineyard Church many years ago, people stand up in the middle of the sermon. Clearly speaking for the Lord. They love to say “Have I not” , like “have I not given these gifts for your growth” or “have I not labored for my sheep”. The pastors wife ran off with another woman, and another Vineyard guest speaker who amazed me with his stories of healings, a week later was fired for sleeping with the wives of others he was counseling. Their foundation may be built on stone but if the stone is full of holes a lot of people will trip and fall.

I can't thank you enough brother, and servant of Jesus, for clearing this up (I suppose I never said anything to those who were deceived because I myself wasn't 100% sure). But... the Holy Spirit is ALWAYS RIGHT! Now my faith has been strengthened due to the confirmation that you share here. 😊 My initial gut instinct...from some time ago, told me that it was fake: that this so-called 'other tongue' was a ⚠️SHAM!⚠️ Thank you for the confirmation! so very, very much. ❤ 🕊🔥 ~Elise Our Almighty Father, Lord & Savior continue to lift up this ministry. Our Lord's Peace, Joy, Protection, Provision & Revelation abound in ABUNDANCE. Amen! 🌎🙏🕛

I also speak in tongues. I was born again in 1978, filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke in tongues about a year later, and have been praying in tongues ever since. Please everyone, read 1st Corinthians 14. Read the entire chapter, especially verse 2. Please, please ask God for an understanding. He will give it to you. No need to depend on someone else’s interpretation. The skeptics always seem to omit this passage of scripture when they debunk speaking in tongues. I pray for Michael Pearl to receive the fullness of Jesus Christ with a full understanding of his Word.

So glad you addressed this issue. I've never felt right about the supposed "tongues" like you showed in the video at the start. I've even seen preachers try to teach people to force it, and just start doing it and that it would just flow once they become comfortable with it. If it came from the holy spirit it would be natural and wouldn't need to be forced. Even when I watched TBN alot years ago and seen many preachers try to teach people to do this, I never felt right about it & never did it. And you're right, it is embarrassing and only turns people away from Christianity.

I attended a ministry one time and they were all standing and speaking in "tongues" and as soon as they all started doing that every part of me rejected it. I never attended it again, there is just something inside me that tells me it is wrong.

Bro. Pearl, this is a powerful teaching. Thank you for bringing clarity to this issue. This is something I've never been comfortable with, and now I know why. Repenting of this myself. Thanks again.

1 Corinthians 14:2 King James Version 2 For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.

Thank you pastor Michael. You are a wonderful teacher!

Thank Jesus that you have addressed this issue…. I’ve said all my life that specking in tongues was specking in different languages no one in my family believes me…bless you!

I have to agree 100 percent. I usually am very uncomfortable everytime I hear or see someone supposedly speaking in tongue.

This was a good explanation especially hypnotism used in being slain in the spirit. I wish you would have taken it further because many Pentecostals and charismatics believe the baptism of the Holy Spirit is manifested in speaking the gibberish tongues

Amen and amen . Thank you for doing this. Iv been waiting for some one to speak on this

Thank you Brother Michael, well done... and thank you for your ministry!

Thank you sir perfect timing on this subject 🙏 all glory to the Jesus

You are so correct, sir. These new-age teachings are doing a great disservice to the body of Christ.

Thank you for addressing this very important topic.

Oh my Lord 🤣 I laughed so loudly. Thank goodness there is a person being so grounded to show this. I love gardening. God bless you 💜🌈🕊

I totally agree with what you are teaching about tongues! I have been around this in churches when someone suddenly breaks out in gibberish talk and something in my spirit just feels such a grieving and confusion surrounding it. Also, nothing I have read in scripture portrays this type of behavior. What upsets me most are the pastors who allow it and say nothing which can only mean they believe its of God or they are too cowardly to address it. The first sign Jesus warned about in Matt 24 was to be not deceived and I'm afraid so many are when it comes to the gift of tongues because they do not read or study God's word. Thank you for making this so clear. I hope this teaching reaches many. God Bless!

I went to pentecostal churches and was told that speaking in tongues was the evidence of being filled with the Holy Spirit. Back then, definitely made me second guess because I never spoke in tongues. Haven't been back to a pentecostal church since

Just stumbled upon your channel and I'm so blessed I did.

For over 30 years I’ve heard people ramble out incoherent babbling’s whereby the Bible says “everyone speaks in tongues, there must be an interpreter”. I have never, ever, in 30 years heard an interpreter of these ridiculous babblings in church. Thus, what they are doing is vanity and not of the Holy Spirit.

Like God would really want us to put on a goofy circus like that in his name! Thanks for shedding some light on this nonsense, Michael!🙂

How refreshing! Someone in the pulpit that actually speaks TRUTH! THANK YOU!

I was in a charismatic church for over 35 years. I used to speak gibberish thinking it was the gift of tongues. I am so glad the Lord delivered me from this falsehood. Thank you for this clear, concise exegesis of the subject

Thank you! God bless you! I am going to buy your biggest painting for sure....i appreciate all the work you have put into your painting.?Truly amazing!

I have never prayed in public. There are false prophets, which would mean false tongues and churches. When I started praying in tongues it was in private and I was attacked in every area of My Life by Satan. And then I pursued because I knew it was real.

Holy moly, this video is very well analysised and in-depth on the topic of "tongues", you used scientific facts on hypnotizing, historic qoutes, and how to detect a language structure. This is very well made, good job.

Thank you. Excellent and truthful information.

Full Truth, as always. Thank You!

I respectfully disagree. Yes, some people fake it and do it a grave injustice, but tongues is real. Read 1 Corinthians 14:2 For one who speaks in a tongue speaks not to men but to God; for no one understands him, but he utters mysteries in the Spirit. Acts 2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. Romans 8:16 The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God. Mark 16:17 And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues.” Acts 19:6 And when Paul had laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they began speaking in tongues and prophesying. 1 Corinthians 12:10 to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the ability to distinguish between spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. 1 Corinthians 14:39 So, my brothers, earnestly desire to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues. They are more, but I feel you might not be able to explain these scriptures away. God bless you and your family.

My wife never had anything like the speech she gets once in awhile. The Holy Spirit has definitely come upon her. I don’t do it, some others in my church do. I don’t understand it but I don’t believe she is faking it at all. She is fully in charge of her faculties. She is no nut ball. So this is really testing what I think.

Thank you. Iv only started Learning the Bible again After a long time away from the Faith.. what your saying is exactly what I took from from what I Have Read So far ..

Very good to show this!

When I was being baptized i threw my hands in the air and i started speaking in tongues. People then explained to me what had happened.

So what about the tongues of 1st Corinthians chapter 12-14 where apostle Paul says that those speaking in tongues edifies themselves and speaks mysteries to God?

My sister went with a friend of her's in high school to the friend's church and she said people were flopping around on the floor and babbling; it scared the crap out of her. I've never been able to get a straight answer from people as to where the basis for such a thing appears in the scriptures. It seems to me that speaking in tongues just means speaking in other already existing languages. Thanks for this - good video Doorman!

Amen Brother Michael I have a brother name Michael and he is schizophrenic 50 yrs ago this happened to him and I knew it was not of God thanks be to Jesus he is doing better than most of the world in his walk. All glory be to God

About time someone got some guts and put this out there.

Glad to hear this, always felt it was fake. Some teach even you don’t have the Holy Spirit if you can’t do it.

Very good teaching. Thank you

Yes sir "Truth is still Truth" ... it's so sad that this movement ( for well over 100 years in THIS country ) has trapped & confused so many! ... you expose it very well in a different way! ... Love ya Brother " Keep on Keeping on"

Grew up Southern Baptist where I was not exposed at all. In the past few years I have wanted to deepen my relationship with God I simply would pray to ask for this gift. My prayer was "Lord, If this brings me closer to You, I want it". I was never "taken over by the Spirit" but started practicing syllables until it comes out naturally now. It's like an on/off switch that I AM IN CONTROL OF. And before I start, I always preface with the Lord, "whatever comes out of my mouth let it bring honor and glory to You, Father". I can't say it has brought me closer or helped with any miraculous stories (as some charismatics would argue) but It seems to just be a heart issue for me. My heart is looking for every possibly avenue to grow closer. It's still strange and new and I'm navigating through it with the Lord. Praying for clarity and peace to continue or not. But as of now, it just isn't doing anything for me although I will continue. I'd rather sit in silence in His presence than cloud the room with words I get nothing out of. Lastly, any long term tongue speaking pentecostals watching this video, please do not take offense. I see too many that get down right angry when someone disagrees with this practice like they just denied Jesus himself lol. THIS ARGUMENT IS NOT A SALVATION ISSUE. Love all.

Glad you pointed out about the hypnotists. In the past I have been in one of those type of prayer lines where the pastor lays his hands on you but I guess I was unhypnotizable because I never passed out or even felt a tinkle. It is either in people's minds or it is demonic. Either way God has blessed me from being affected by that nonsense. Because there is a real danger in stuff like the transference of spirits through the laying on of hands.

The Lord is really using you in my Biblical studies! Thank You!

Thank you for explaining that. Totally agree with you ❤🎉

I agree that all this "speaking in tongues" we see in the churches today are false. However, can you please explain, quoted from KJV: 1Cor.14:2 For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.

In Churches i've been to over the years, i've heard many speak in tongues and some who were part of congregations for years never speak in tongues...... i never spoke in tongues in my waking state, only in dreams and i felt the love of Jesus Christ so i know it was from him.

This was a great video! 👏